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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.44, 15,009.86 and 4,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.44, 15,009.86 and 4,087.62 is: 6,126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.44 : 15,009.86 = 4,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.44/15,009.86 = 4,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.44x = 15,009.86 × 4,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.44x = 61,354,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,354,583.50/10,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.61

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